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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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